Case–control study on risk factors associated with Brucella Melitensis in goat farms in Peninsular Malaysia

Caprine brucellosis is a bacterial zoonotic infection affecting goats especially in developing countries all over the world. In Malaysia, the risk factors associated with this infection in farms have not been studied. A case–control study was carried out in goat farms in four states of Malaysia to e...

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Published in:Tropical animal health and production 2014-06, Vol.46 (5), p.739-745
Main Authors: Bamaiyi, Pwaveno Huladeino, Hassan, Latiffah, Khairani-Bejo, Siti, ZainalAbidin, Mohamed, Ramlan, Mohamed, Krishnan, Nookaya, Adzhar, Azri, Abdullah, Nahariah, Hamidah, Nik Husin M, Norsuhanna, Mokthar M, Hashim, Siti N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abortion, Veterinary - epidemiology
Abortion, Veterinary - microbiology
Animal Husbandry
Animals
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Brucella melitensis
brucellosis
Brucellosis - veterinary
Case studies
Case-Control Studies
Developing countries
Farms
Female
Goat Diseases - epidemiology
Goat Diseases - microbiology
Goats
interviews
LDCs
Life Sciences
Livestock farming
Malaysia - epidemiology
questionnaires
Regular Articles
risk
Risk Factors
Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Science
Zoology
Zoonoses
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Summary:Caprine brucellosis is a bacterial zoonotic infection affecting goats especially in developing countries all over the world. In Malaysia, the risk factors associated with this infection in farms have not been studied. A case–control study was carried out in goat farms in four states of Malaysia to elucidate the risk factors associated with the infection on the farms using structured questionnaires and face-to-face interviews. Results indicate that the introduction of new animals (OR = 5.25; 90 % CI = 1.46, 18.88), younger age category of farms (OR = 5.53; 90 % CI = 1.09, 21.66), and farms with single breed of goats (OR = 8.50; 90 % CI = 1.27, 41.97) were significant risk factors for brucellosis. In order to control brucellosis or possibly eradicate it in goat farms, these factors need to be dealt with. Enforcing stringent importation protocols or complete ban of goat importation from brucellosis endemic countries will help reduce risk of introducing new infection into the country.
ISSN:0049-4747
1573-7438
DOI:10.1007/s11250-014-0557-x